Richie Sambora Quits Concert Tour After Fights With Jon Bon Jovi

On Wednesday, Jon Bon Jovi — who are currently in the midst of a world
tour — released a statement
saying, "Due to
personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this
upcoming leg. All shows will go on as scheduled."

While most assumed "personal
reasons" possibly meant substance abuse, as the 53-year-old
guitarist has struggled with addiction in the past,
sources reveal to TMZ that the departure
was due to another issue — Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora are
"fighting over
money."

"Sources directly
connected to Bon Jovi tell TMZ that tensions between Jon and
Richie have been running high for years and it's finally
erupted," reports the website. "One source tells us, 'It's a
classic Jagger/Richards blowup."

The site adds that part of the problem is that "Jon
constantly belittles Richie."

"Jon’s the leader, and there
are no bones about that — and no hard feelings.
Everyone has a specific role in the caste system of what this
band is, and that’s why it has lasted for 30 years."

But it appears all is not well
behind the current concert curtain, as JBJ told the crowd Tuesday
in Calgary:"I had two choices: pack up and go
home or give you everything I got ... Richie Sambora won't be
performing for a while. If there's ever a night I need you, it's
tonight, Calgary!"

Meanwhile, Sambora tweeted the
next day:

Thank you everyone for your concern. I'm well, but had to stay
in LA to take care of a personal matter.Love you all and see
you very soon.